Recycling for Canada

Send your recyclables, reusables and returns today. Stratasys accepts all types of FDM packages for returns and recycling.

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For large, palletized returns of 50 or more cartridges/canisters

Please complete the Large Returns Form below.

Fill out your contact and product return information using the form on this page
Place the canisters, cartridges and spools you are returning in a box.

Estimated shipping weight will be calculated for you. This may change at point of shipping, due to variables in residual material in canister, etc. Ignore any discrepancies between actual and estimated weight and proceed with shipment.
- Maximum shipping weight is 70 lbs (32kg) per box.
- Maximum box size is 30 x 24 x 24 inches. (760 x 610 x 610 mm).
- This system will notify you if you exceed the weight limit. If this happens, reduce the number of items shipped and return to this page to create another shipping label for remaining items.
Returning three to five units:
Bundle a minimum of three and up to five original boxes. Tape them together securely.

Returning six of more units:
If returning six or more units, you will need to provide your own box for shipping or create separate bundles. This box still may not exceed 30 x 24 x 24 inches (760 x 600 x 600 mm) and 70 lbs. (32 kg).
Click Submit to print return shipping label. (Note: Your shipping label will open a new window. Print these.)

For Canada

Click Submit and a new browser page will open. Here you can print the return shipping label* and the commercial invoice* (note: a total of 3 copies of the commercial invoice are required for Customs purposes).

*Alternate method for printing labels and commercial invoices: The email address entered when submitting the recycling request receives an automatic reply containing a PDF copy of the commercial invoice and link to the FedEx label. You may find it is easier to print the required documents from this email.
Place return label on box.

For Canada

Make two additional copies of the commercial invoice. Place return label and international shipping pouch (with three copies) on box.

Company Name Company name is required

First Name First name is required

Last Name Last name is required

Address Line Address line is required

State State is required

Country

Postal Code Postal code is required

City City is required

Email Address Email Address is required

Phone Number Phone number is required

Technology

FDM

PolyJet

Cartridge Number of cartridges must be between 0 and 10

Canister Number of canisters must be between 0 and 15

Spool Number of spools must be between 0 and 22

Print Engine Number of print engines must be between 0 and 10

At least one of these fields must be greater than 0

Eden Connex Cartridge Number of Eden Connex cartridges must be between 0 and 20

Desktop Container Number of desktop containers must be between 0 and 30

At least one of these fields must be greater than 0

I verify that each package (return box) is under the maximum size and weight restrictions. I further verify that no Dangerous Goods are being returned. This field is required

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Are there special packing or shipping requirements?

Use the product’s original box if it is available. However, you can use any sturdy, intact box for shipping. Do not include packing foam or other non-recyclable material.

Are there limits to how much I can recycle and/or return?

We do not limit how much you can recycle and/or return. However, to comply with FedEx shipping requirements, individual parcels may not exceed 600 x 600 x 760 mm (24 x 24 x 30 in.) or 32 kg (70 lbs.). For larger shipments, divide your recyclables and/or returns into multiple parcels.

What is the cost of returning empty cartridges, canisters, spools, and print engines?

Stratasys pays the cost of shipping and return of your empty cartridges, canisters, spools, print engines, and within the U.S. and Canada.

Where will I ship my recyclables and returns?

To ship within the U.S. and Canada, complete the form provided on Stratasys.com/Materials Recycling and Returns Program to create a FedEx return shipping label, and follow the instructions provided.

Can I recycle a 3D printer?

Yes, Stratasys printers can be recycled through most electronic recycling facilities nationwide.

Which types of Spools can I recycle?

Fortus Classic Canisters
Fortus Plus Canisters
Fortus 184 CI Canisters
Fortus Xtend 500 Canisters
F123 Spools
Dimension / Fortus 250 Cartridges
uPrint Spools

Can I Recycle or Return full PolyJet cartridges or waste containers?

Stratasys does not recycle full/partial PolyJet cartridges or waste containers, however, we do want help by providing useful resources. Please visit Safety Kleen or Stericycle to help you manage your PolyJet waste. Learn more about PolyJet Materials.

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What can I return?

To be green. Simply follow our Recycling + Returns Instructions to return or recycle your used cartridges, canisters, spools, print engines and containers for return or recycle. We make it easy to be responsible!

Look for this symbol on your Stratasys packaging to ensure your items are recyclable.

Items you can return

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